Pontoon - To start
You begin a hand of Pontoon by placing a bet on the table as described above. You will then receive two cards face up. The dealer will receive two cards face down. Once you have been dealt your two cards (and based on the nature of these cards) you can do the following by clicking with the left mouse button on the appropriate button:
Twist (Hit):
Any time but player must twist (hit) if they have a total of 14 or less before sticking (standing). The player should not be able to twist (hit) if they have 5 cards non-busted (under 21 total); it should automatically go to the next player.
Stick (Stand):
Requests that you receive no more cards. The hand as it currently stands will be judged against the dealer ' s . You must have 5 cards or total of 15 or more total, non-busted (under 21 total)
Buy (Double):
Any time but only once per individual hand, hit after buy (double down) allowed until you bust or stick (stand). Example if you split your hand 3 times you will be able to buy (double down) 3 times, once for each hand. This option will be active all of the time and you will be dealt a minimum of one card after selecting buy button. You must still twist (hit) if you have a total of 14 or less before sticking (standing).
Split:
If you have any two cards of equal rank (two identical cards independent of suit) , a Split button will appear. This option will only be active immediately after you receive your first two cards. You can split your cards into two hands and play each hand separately. Your original bet will be duplicated for the new hand. Each hand will be played out as usual. You can split up to 3 hands max. A white box displaying your card total will appear over each hand indicating which hand is active. Split Aces are allowed and treated as if they are any other pair, you are allowed to twist (hit), buy (double down) or play. Just like if it was a pair of 8's. This is different than regular Black Jack.
Pontoon:
Dealer will peek at their cards and check for a Pontoon (like blackjack 21) before any player action is available. If the dealer has a Pontoon it will be turned over and the dealer will collect all wagers and cards.
